Japanese vs Korean: Which Language Is Harder to Master?

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https://polyglotdreams.com/ THERE YOU CAN FIND 📖 A Life in 30 Languages — In my memoir, I share my adventures spanning over 50 years of learning and using languages to deeply experience different cultures and worldviews. I also share insights and practical tips from a lifetime dedicated to language learning. 🌍 The book is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (both Traditional and Simplified), Dutch, Russian, and more. 🎧 There are also DUAL-LANGUAGE editions and learning sets with audio, perfect for improving your listening and reading skills in your target languages. I can recommend two great videos explaining this so please see the links in the descriptions. I will play a little from each to give you a basic understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt04eg9T2sE&t=46s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9OArpr2A78&t=223s Is Japanese really the toughest script on earth? Does Korean’s honorific maze beat Japanese keigo? As a Japanese citizen who learned Japanese in my 20s and has studied Korean for 40 years, I break down the five big battlegrounds—writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and politeness—showing exactly where each language trips learners up (and where it doesn’t). 🔹 Section 1: Kanji × Hangul—why Japanese beats even Chinese in complexity 🔹 Section 2: Decoding vocabulary—Sino-roots, homophones, and consistency 🔹 Section 3: Grammar—particle quirks, irregular verbs, and context-dropping 🔹 Section 4: Pronunciation—pitch accent vs. tense consonants & assimilation 🔹 Section 5: Politeness systems—keigo word swaps vs. -시- speech levels Whether you’re a K-pop fan eyeing Korean or an anime lover diving into Japanese, this deep-dive will help you choose your path—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way. 📚 Grab my memoir A Life in 30 Languages for real-world learning tips! 📌 Subscribe for more language deep dives and cultural stories from around the world. #LearnJapanese #LearnLanguages #LearnKorean #PolyglotDreams 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into rare and beautiful languages from around the world. Want to explore more about my life as a polyglot and get your hands on multilingual learning resources, audiobooks, and my memoir in various languages? ➤ Visit PolyglotDreams.com 🔔 Subscribe for more content on language learning, mutual intelligibility, and polyglot travel adventures! 👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into the world of languages, language learning, and linguistic curiosities! 🌟 About Tim Keeley: Tim Keeley, a seasoned professor and language enthusiast, brings four decades of experience living in Japan and mastering multiple Asian languages as well as many European languages. 🚀Website: https://polyglotdreams.com/ 📧 email: [email protected] 👉Academia: https://kyusan-u.academia.edu/TimDeanKeeley 👉 BBC : https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150528-how-to-learn-30-languages 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.keeley/